>be weightlifter
>can't lift anywhere other than the gym you're at
were you swedish or am i again not remembering things correctly? if you are though there are a lot of really nice gyms and good coaches there if you want to get into the sport.

Yup, currently live in Lund, Sweden.

I have been debating getting into it. Lifting has over the last year become my single biggest interest and I really look forward to go lifting, whereas it used to be something I sometimes had to force myself to do. My long term goals are also more strength related than about aesthetics (well, I still don't want to be fat).

So I'm going for a 2 week trip to Crete at the end of June and I have a slight problem. I want to continue running there, as it is very beautiful and all. The problem however is that for exercise I only have a pair of knee-length running tights(excellent for hot weather) and a pair of white shorts that I use for the gym. Is it enough and is it safe to wash the tights in the sink? I don't really want to mess up these tights as I just got them.

trying to figure out how to best cut down my programming down to 2 days a week so i can make 1/wk yoga class. Since I'm just lifting to maintain i don't need to be hitting the weights 3-4x/week.

Yep, yoga has done wonders for my mobility. I practice on my own (Ashtanga) or in a studio 5-6 times a week, even when I travel. In fact, I practiced today at a Bikram studio in Milan. Without a doubt the nicest Bikram studio I've seen anywhere. Lots of pretty people, too.